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Darlin' darlin' darlin'
I can't wait to see you
Your picture ain't enough
I can't wait to touch you in the flesh
Darlin' darlin' darlin'
I can't wait to hear you
Remembering your love
Is nothing without you in the flesh

Went walking one day on the lower East side
Met you with a girlfriend, you were so divine
She said, "Hands off this one sweetie, this boy is mine."
I couldn't resist you, I'm not deaf, dumb, and blind

Darlin' darlin' darlin'
Now you're out of town
Those girls that you run with
They bring my head down
Ooh Darlin' darlin'
Watch out if I see you
'Cause if you say hello
It'll mean you want to see me in the flesh

4 Comments

General Commentan old flame she wants to see again, and possibly rekindle her romance with. but he's met other girls, and has possibly forgotten about her. captures longing, yearning & sadness beautifully.

I get the idea that this is more than just about wanting to see someone. It's about sex, and 'in the flesh' is in that a way a witty pun.
It also makes me think that these lines are about how masturbation (picture) is less fun than seeing your love... in the flesh.